Prelude

Prelude

first stop motion film by Eric Leiser

2001 · 8 min · Animation

first stop motion animation puppet film by Eric Leiser completed in 2001. The film is a visual poem on Christ's command for believers to: deny self, pick up the cross daily and follow after Him. Matthew 16:24

Directed by Eric Leiser

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